By Melinda L. LucasAfter spending the night in southern Shackelford County at the Moran School, about 30 bike riders came through Albany  last Wednesday morning, Sept. 20, representing the Texas Brotherhood Ride.They were escorted along Hwy.

By Donnie A. LucasDowntown Albany will be looking like fall is in the air on Saturday even if the thermometer doesn’t agree, thanks to the efforts of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and local volunteers.

By Melinda L. LucasThe main reason for a mid-week meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital Board was to adopt the budget and tax rate, but directors ended up with several other big items on the Sept.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials worked through a fairly routine agenda in short order on Monday, Sept. 25, with another session set for Friday, Sept. 29 to open bids and award contracts for fuel and mowing.

Sue Breeden, for the fifth year in a row, brought home a blue ribbon from the West Texas Fair’s creative arts division with her bead work. This year’s theme was taken from the cover of Night Flying Woman: An Ojibway Narrative (Native Voices) by Ignatia Broker.

By Sam WallerShackelford County judge John Viertel and Albany mayor Susan Montgomery attended the dedication of an America 250 Patriot Marker on Wednesday, Sept. 13 on the grounds of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge.

By Donnie A. LucasThis Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2024 funding from the Albany Chest.Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 29.

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FFA chapter has elected officers for the 2023-2024 school year and has already started working on a number of community projects.

By Donnie A. LucasDonations of canned and non-perishable food items are currently being collected by students at both the elementary and the secondary schools as part of a competition that will benefit the local food bank.